Monaco Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) via France: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide
Assistance Fee
+ Government fee (paid to authorities)
Free (exempt) · Schengen Short-Stay: EUR 90
See official fee detailsMonaco Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) via France at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free (Schengen visa €90 if required)
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- On arrival via France
- Maximum stay
- 90 days in any 180 (Schengen count; Monaco days may not be counted separately)
- Visa required?
- Monaco has no airport/border control of its own — you enter through France. Schengen-exempt nationals (Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, USA, UK, EU, Australia etc.) enter freely; visa-required nationals (India, China, Vietnam, Philippines etc.) need a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa.
- Arrival card
- None
Do you need a visa to Monaco?
Travellers from Same as Schengen: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180. can generally enter Monaco without a visa. Monaco has no airport/border control of its own — you enter through France. Schengen-exempt nationals (Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, USA, UK, EU, Australia etc.) enter freely; visa-required nationals (India, China, Vietnam, Philippines etc.) need a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa.
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from Same as Schengen: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180. do not require a visa for Monaco for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Government of Monaco — Public Service) · Last verified 16 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
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Official Monaco visa options
Verified from government sources · 20 Aug 2026Entry via France (Schengen rules apply)
Official fee: Free (Schengen visa €90 if required)- Validity
- Per Schengen entry
- Max stay
- 90 days in any 180 (Schengen count; Monaco days may not be counted separately)
- Processing time
- On arrival via France
- Where to apply
- No separate application — Schengen visa via France's embassy/VFS if needed
Who needs it: Monaco has no airport/border control of its own — you enter through France. Schengen-exempt nationals (Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, USA, UK, EU, Australia etc.) enter freely; visa-required nationals (India, China, Vietnam, Philippines etc.) need a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa.
Visa-free: Same as Schengen: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, NZ, UAE, Israel, most of Latin America and ~60 others — 90 days in any 180.
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥3 months beyond departure
- Schengen visa if nationality requires
- Return ticket
- Accommodation proof
Arrival card: None
Not a Schengen member but only reachable through Schengen; a multiple-entry Schengen visa is essential for visa-required nationals since re-entering France counts as a new entry.
Source: Government of Monaco — Public Service · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) via France
Official fee: EUR 90- Validity
- Up to 90 days within any 180-day period; visa validity as issued
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- 15 calendar days typical (up to 30-45 in peak)
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days typical (up to 30-45 in peak)
- Where to apply
- French embassy/consulate or VFS Global (offline appointment)
Who needs it: Indian passport holders and other non-EEA nationals needing a Schengen visa. Singapore passport holders are visa-exempt and do not apply.
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 3 months beyond intended stay with 2 blank pages
- Completed Schengen visa application form
- Recent passport photos (Schengen spec)
- Travel medical insurance min EUR 30,000 coverage
- Confirmed return/onward flight itinerary
- Proof of accommodation in Monaco/France
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements)
- Cover letter and employment/business proof
Extra charges: VFS Global service fee; travel insurance; possible courier fees
Source: Official government source · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Who can apply
Monaco visa requirements by nationality
Top 30 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇮🇳India | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇳China | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇺🇸United States | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Visa-free | — | No visa needed |
| 🇫🇷France | Visa-free | — | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇪UAE | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇷🇺Russia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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